Quorum Business of the YearThe recipient of this award must meet or exceed the following criteria:Is a member of QuorumDemonstrates excellence and success in business or professionVisibly support the GLBTA community by providing contributions and/or in kind services andother support to nonprofit organizations, political issues, or other community-wide causes

Quorum Nonprofit of the YearThe recipient of this award must meet or exceed the following criteria:Is a member of QuorumIs a nonprofit organization with 501(c) 3 statusOpenly support issues and/or provide services that benefit and enhance the health, spirit,pride and diversity of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and our community

Quorum Business Leader of the YearThe recipient of this award must meet or exceed the follow criteria (Does not have to be a businessowner):Is a member of QuorumDemonstrates excellent and success in business or professionDemonstrates leadership in the community through volunteer activities and/or serving as apositive role model for others

Quorum Inclusion Leader of the YearThe recipient of this award must meet or exceed the following criteria:Is a member of QuorumDemonstrates leadership that creates an environment that embraces the inclusion of allvoices and perspectivesDemonstrates a commitment to creating a fully inclusive organizational cultureOpenly supports issues that affect the spirit, pride and diversity of gay, lesbians, bisexual,and transgender people in the workplaceThe recipient of this award may be an individual or an organization

Quorum Lifetime Achievement AwardThe recipient of this award must meet or exceed the following criteria:Demonstrates significant leadership benefiting the GLBTA community within the span andthe individual’s personal and/or professional lifeThe individual recipient of this award need not be a member of Quorum

2017

2018

2019

Business Leader/Year

Pam Peterson

Mary Brewster

Inclusion Leader

Sunrise Banks

Dustin Huibregtse

Corporate

Best Buy

Minnesota Lynx

Business of the Year

LUSH

Flip Phone

Nonprofit of the Year

Clare Housing

Twin Cities Gay Mens Chorus

Lifetime Achievement

Gary Mazzone

Beverly Cory

Special Proclamation

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Nominate Community Leaders!

The Quorum Community Leadership Awards are an excellent opportunity to celebrate a community leader who has built, supported and strengthened the LGBT and Allied business community in Minnesota.

In honoring our community leaders, we are celebrating their dedication, their innovation, and their embodiment of leadership that drives both personal success and the success of those around them. These leaders have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive community and continually contribute to a shared vision of economic success.

These leaders represent the very best of Quorum’s core values of connecting, building and strengthening the LGBTA business landscape in the Twin Cities and we offer them our heartfelt congratulations for being selected by their peers to receive these awards.

Who inspires you? Who do you see as a leader? Who do you want to make sure we honor for their hard work and dedication? Please take five minutes to complete our nomination form!